Hi,
We are a family of 4 (2 small kids 9 and 4) planning on our first cruise. Based on schedules, flight costs, etc, we narrowed it down to these 2 cruises in April, both from Long Beach CA.
1. 4 Days Baja Mexico from Los Angeles, CA
Carnival Radiance (stops at Catalina Island, Ensenada)
2. 5 Days Baja Mexico from Los Angeles, CA
Carnival Miracle (2 days at Cabo)
We have not been to Mexico either, but the priority is to have a good cruise experience (planning to do more longer cruises later if we have a good time in this)
The Radiance looks like the newer ship, but unsure if the itinerary is good to explore various things in the cruise. We do not drink much, the priority is on kids activities, casino, good food options (not necessarily fine dining, but we like a variety of options), good pools.
Not sure how to choose between these two. The balcony suite in both ships are within our budget.